Chris Cummings

Chris Cummings is the Founder and CEO of Iconic Moments, a digital platform for museums and cultural brands.4 He has extensive experience in digital storytelling and technology innovation for cultural institutions.

Background and Education

Chris graduated from Louisiana State University with a B.A. in Political Science & International Studies and later earned his J.D. from Louisiana State University's Paul M. Hebert Law Center.4 During his time in law school, he received several honors, including being named the Robert Lee Tullis Moot Court Champion.4

Professional Experience

Prior to founding Iconic Moments, Chris had a diverse career path:

• He worked as an attorney, including roles as a Federal Public Defender and law clerk for various judges.4
• In 2015, he founded Pass It Down, an award-winning digital exhibit design platform that helps organizations and communities collect and preserve stories.4
• He co-founded Woople, LLC, an e-learning company that has delivered over 200 million minutes of educational content to Fortune 500 companies.4
• He briefly served as CEO of SwiftWing Ventures, a venture capital firm in Chattanooga, Tennessee.4

Iconic Moments

In January 2021, Chris founded Iconic Moments, which is described as the world's first NFT marketplace and blockchain exclusively for museums and historical institutions.12 The company aims to help cultural institutions innovate and adapt to the digital age, especially in light of challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.3

Achievements and Recognition

Chris's work with Iconic Moments has gained significant recognition:

• The company was awarded the United Nations World Summit Award in 2022.1
• Iconic Moments has collaborated on several successful NFT campaigns, including the Jackson Pollock "Beyond the Edge" NFT campaign, which raised nearly $500,000 for preserving the Jackson Pollock Studio.1
• The company has also worked with the White House Historical Association and the International Hip Hop Museum, among others.1

Chris Cummings is known for his innovative approach to digital storytelling and his efforts to help cultural institutions leverage new technologies like NFTs and AI to engage audiences and preserve cultural heritage.3